Horizon Hound Down Camping Blanket - Outdoor Travel Quilt | Sustainable, Insulated, Lightweight & Warm Gear for Sleep, Camping, Stadium, Hiking & Festivals | Water Resistant, Packable & Compact

I did my research on insulated blankets before purchasing this one, as they are expensive and I didn't want to spend that kind of money on just anything. I did comparisons with all the other major brands (including Rumpl, yes), and this one came up the clear winner. I wanted down fill for the warmth, as I live in a cold climate and I wanted something that could help extend my outdoor time during the winter months. Winner? Horizon Hound. I wanted something that would be large enough to wrap me up all nice and cozy. Winner? Horizon Hound. I wanted something durable and waterproof. Admittedly, that was comparable for a few different brands. But when I added all the features up, including a cute design, I knew this blanket was the one I was looking for. Plus, the price was better. I mean, it was still not at all cheap, but I'll certainly take it over some of the other price tags I was seeing.Now for my experience with the blanket itself: it comes wrapped up in a storage bag, which is convenient for traveling because it won't take up much space (though the instructions say you shouldn't store it in the bag long-term, as that can damage the feathers over time and cause them to remain flattened). The filling is a little compressed at first, but when you lay it out flat, it doesn't take too long for it to puff up. It is very warm, is well-made, and quite soft. The material is slippery, similar to a sleeping bag. There is no odor, and I personally chose not to wash it because I didn't think it needed it, though it does come with washing instructions, too. I'm not much of a camper, but I have used this blanket outdoors in cold weather and it has kept me warm and comfortable. I also kind of like that the design is only on one side, as the solid black absorbs extra heat from the sun. There are handles on two sides, as well as snaps so you can wear it hands free as a cape. It wraps completely around me and covers the length of me, though I am also not all that tall. It is a good thickness, not too puffy so it's cumbersome, but again, very warm. I'm very happy with it.

As an experienced, long-time, year ‘round wilderness backpacker, I could not be happier with this product. It is *precisely* what I was looking for. For traveling through the woods, up and down mountains, for days and nights on end, cut off from civilization, there are three primary considerations that go into every piece of gear: Utility, packability, and weight. This blanket is, hands down, the best solution for backpacking in spring, summer, and fall. You’re not going to find anything with a better weight-to-heat retention ratio, or that packs down as small and compact as this does.If like me, you are trying to get a sense of the size and weight of this item from the comments or from the pictures, let me describe it for you like this: While in the stuff sack it comes with, this blanket is about the size of a regular loaf of white bread, at about half the weight. But this isn’t as far as it will compact. It will compact to half this size if you need it to.Size when fluffed, lofted, and fully unfurled, the blanket is the perfect size for one full-size man. I am 6’, and this is perfect for me with no extra, excessive, unecessary material. I was worried it would come with an excessive amount of material, and for that reason I was considering going with a goose-down ‘throw’ rather than a ‘blanket’. I’m glad I didn’t. As it is, I have no trouble covering up completely with this blanket, nor is there any excess material (meaning unecessary, additional weight and space consumption in my pack).Warmth: As I said, this is the perfect alternative to a sleeping bag for spring, summer, and fall. Somebody else claimed this will only keep you warm down to 60-70 degrees? I totally disagree. I don’t even know why you would need a blanket if it’s 70 degrees. This is 650 down, you can stay comfortable with this blanket easily, as long as you have on other layers (clothes) down to at least 45-50 degrees, and probably even lower. (The idea that you stay warmer under insulation if you take off your clothes is the stupidest, yet most repeated, myth I’ve ever heard.)Another thing I would like to add is that this thing is incredibly versatile. Much more versatile than a sleeping bag or the “quilts” that REI sells. It has button snaps along two edges that allow you to wear it as a sort of jacket, or shawl - almost in the style of a hoodless poncho - while freeing your arms and allowing you to do things around camp. Even at home, this has become my go-to blanket for everything. It’s just simple, nothing complex about it, and it just gets the job done.Anyway, there’s my two cents. I wanted to make sure to review this product for the benefit of the company, My thanks for making such a killer product at such an unbelievably fair price. And also, I wanted other woodsmen and backpackers to benefit from this product. I could not be happier. My pack size and weight just went down by pounds. Not ounces, pounds.*I originally wrote this review years ago, and this blanket remains one of the simplest, most versatile and valuable items I’ve ever purchased even now in 2021. I would recommend everyone have a couple in their vehicles as a comfort/emergency item.

I'm a beginner backpacker and trying to do it on a budget. This Horizon Hound GR-20 down quilt is a perfect fit for me.PROS:1) 350 grams of 80/20 Mix (down/feathers) 650 fill power down rated to 32°F2) Light weight at only 1lb. 6oz.3) Sub $100 price range (at time of review)4) Packs down easily and takes VERY little room in a backpack, especially when NOT using the stuff sack5) 6"x6" square baffles keep the down filling from moving around, which keeps it from creating cold spots in the quilt6) Super cozy and warm (in my opinion)CONS:1) I wish it was a bit bigger. As I'm 5'8", if it were 84"x56" (instead of 77"x50") it would easily cover my head while also being wrapped around my feet, AND wrap around me with a little more room to spare since I'm a side sleeper.2) The snaps ONLY allow you to use it as a "poncho". If the snaps were installed in such a way as to allow you to snap the sides together to create a footbox, this thing would easily rival some of the more expensive "backpacking" quilts. I'll probably add my own.FINAL THOUGHTS:I love this quilt. In my opinion, it already rivals some actual backpacking quilts out there. For example, the Mountain Equipment Helium backpacking quilt retails for about $256, is packed with only 200 grams of 90/10 700 fill power down, is rated to 40°F, and weighs only 6 ounces less than the Horizon Hound GR-20.For me, this quilt is a better buy as I have already used it in temperatures down to 38°F in my van with the doors wide open. In my tent, paired with an insulated sleeping pad, I have seen temperatures as low as 48°F and was plenty warm under it.Once I've added more snaps and gotten more nights in the tent, I will update this review.